Cichewicz worked at a University of Michigan library for three years before moving to the Brighton District Library to head the district's automated services. She said she wants to partner with downtown businesses and organizations on projects, a plan that could benefit downtown and the library.

The downtown library is on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Adams Street. The district library also operates a third branch in Superior Township and has two bookmobiles.

Primo Coffee House is working with the library to open a coffee shop on the first floor of the Whittaker Road facility, with a projected opening date in January.

Morey said the idea for the coffee shop resulted from a survey the district conducted, and patrons requested it.

The shop will offer coffee, pastries, snacks and drinks for children. The coffee business plans to lease space and be responsible for maintenance and trash, Morey said. The library will pay utilities and help with the cost of converting the space into a coffee shop, Morey said.